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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Space Technology Demo at NASA Wallops
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Dec 8, 2017

Space Technology Demo at NASA Wallops

A Black Brant IX suborbital sounding rocket is launched at 7:07 p.m., Wednesday October 7, 2015. (NASA Photo/A....

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Apr 30, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6862
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rising from fire and smoke, NASA’s twin Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft Mate to EPSA
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Aug 11, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft Mate to EPSA

Technicians begin to move the Landsat 9 spacecraft for mating operations inside the Vertical Integration Facility at...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Atlas V Centaur Lift and Mate
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Jul 15, 2021

Landsat 9 Atlas V Centaur Lift and Mate

The United Launch Alliance Centaur second stage for NASA’s Landsat 9 mission is lifted high by crane for transfer...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6892
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At ignition, flames and smoke from the engines begin liftoff of the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6899
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Plumes of smoke surround of the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket carrying NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6858
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –The United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket propels NASA’s twin Gravity Recovery and...

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NASA image: SpaceX Commercial Resupply Resource Reel
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Nov 9, 2023

SpaceX Commercial Resupply Resource Reel

SpaceX Commercial Resupply – One of two American providers delivering cargo to the International Space Station....

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Apr 30, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6861
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Plumes of smoke surround Space Launch Complex 17B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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Oct 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A second stage is lifted into place at NASA's Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2) at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6931
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Backdropped by a beautiful blue sky, the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket propels...

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NASA image: Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL Mate
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Feb 28, 2007

Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL Mate

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the three stages of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL are being mated for...

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Feb 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the mobile service tower on Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the...

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NASA image: S23-000 NASA Enters Stretch Run in Critical Moon Rocket Engine Test Series
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Jun 1, 2023

S23-000 NASA Enters Stretch Run in Critical Moon Rocket Engine Test Series

NASA entered the stretch run of a key RS-25 certification engine test series with a successful hot fire June 1,...

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NASA image: Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate
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Oct 7, 2021

Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate

The Lucy spacecraft, encapsulated in its payload fairing, exits the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in...

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NASA image: Nears Completion of Key RS-25 Certification Test Series
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Jun 15, 2023

Nears Completion of Key RS-25 Certification Test Series

NASA completed its penultimate hot fire June 15 in a key test series to certify production of new RS-25 engines for...

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Apr 30, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A second solid rocket motor, or SRM, to arrive on Space Launch Complex 2 at...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0343
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Feb 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the mobile service tower on Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Prep Day for EPSA PMA C29
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Aug 9, 2021

Landsat 9 Prep Day for EPSA PMA C29

On Aug. 9, 2021, technicians ready the payload adapter (PMA) for mating operations in preparation for NASA’s Landsat...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6928
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Over a group of trees and bushes, the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket carrying...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6920
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At liftoff, plumes of smoke surround the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6628
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Nov 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is towed from the Shuttle...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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